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| When and where did people start to ID animals? |
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| Name the 7 animals that are commonly tattooed and where the tattoos are located |
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Definition
a) Mice/Rats- tails or top of feet
b) Rabbit/Guinea Pig/Dog- inside of ear
c) Primate- chest or inner thigh
d) Horse- inside of upper lip |
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| Animal IDs are most commonly done on what two types of animals [their purposes]? |
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Definition
| Lab animals and Livestock |
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| 3 Marking Considerations? |
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Definition
a) Type of animal
b) Quick, easy, visible
c) Little discomfort- anesthetics |
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| What's some typical info found on a Cage Card? |
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Definition
a) Species
b) Strain/Breed
c) ID Number [animal, group, or box #]
d) Study or Protocol Number [experiment #]
e) Sex of animal
f) Supplier
g) DOB [Date of Birth]
h) DOA [Date of Arrival] |
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A. Cage Cards
B. Natural Markings
C. Punches & Notches
D. Ear Tags & Studs
E. Tattoos
F. Wing & Leg Bands
G. Wing Clips [also used as ear clips]
H. Collars & Neck Bands
I. Branding
J. Microchips
K. Stains, Dyes, & Paints
L. Filing
M. Shaving |
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Definition
1. Cage Cards
2. Natural Markings
3. Branding
4. Microchips
5. Toe clipping
6. Tattoos |
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Term
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Definition
1. Stains, Dyes, & Paints
2. Filing
3. Shaving
4. Ear notch system
5. Ear Tags & Studs
6. Wing & Leg Bands
7. Wing Clips [also used as ear clips]
8. Collars & Neck Bands |
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| Advantages of Ear notch system |
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Definition
(1) Quickly, little pain or distress
(2) Instruments not costly [obtained & replaced easily] |
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| Disadvantages of Ear notch system |
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Definition
(1) Cannot ear notch until animals are fully developed
(2) Doesn’t work well if you have animals that are fighting with each other [barbering]
(3) Equipment dulls easily |
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| Advantages of Ear Tags & Studs |
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Definition
(1) Inexpensive
(2) Easy to apply
(3) No anesthesia needed
(4) Quick |
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| Disadvantages of Ear Tags & Studs |
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Definition
(1) Can fall out
(2) Small animals can’t use them
(3) Can introduce infection |
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Definition
a) Works well
b) Not ripped off
c) After you get equipment, it’s fairly cheap
d) All ages can get them
e) Easily read from afar
f) Only mild pain [single needle]
g) Anesthesia not necessary |
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a) Hard to see if animal is dark
b) Initial cost for equipment is expensive
c) Small chance of infection |
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| Advantages of Collars & Neck Bands |
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Definition
a) Noninvasive so zero pain or distress
b) Easy to see |
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| Disadvantages of Collars & Neck Bands |
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Definition
a) Can get caught
b) Can wear out/fall off, info can fade |
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Definition
a) Can be done without anesthesia
b) Can be ID’ed without handling
c) Some are programed to provide info besides just the ID # |
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| Disadvantages of Microchips |
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Definition
a) Can be fairly expensive
b) If not properly placed, infection can occur
c) Tumors can grow in area of microchip on rare occasions |
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